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BECK PRIDE CENTER

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYCollege of Nursing & Health ProfessionsJonesboro, Arkansas

For America’s Wounded Veterans TM

“A Model Approach for Serving Veterans with Disabilities in

Higher Education”

Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans

Unfortunately, many service members return from combat with a disability that is directly connected to their service…

•30,634 service members injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) between 2003 - 2008•12,253 diagnosed cases of bone and muscle injuries•50,000 diagnosed cases of PTSD

(DiRamio, Spires, 2009).

Service –Related Disabilities

• 65 percent of combat injuries are reported as a result of blast-related injuries; wounds from improvised explosive devices (IEDs), land mines, shrapnel, and other blast phenomena. (1,2)

• Approximately 60 percent of these injured soldiers have symptoms of (TBI).

1-Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, 2010 (http://www.dvbic.org).2- (Clark, Bair, Buckenmaier, Gironda and Walker, 2007).

http://www.dvbic.org/

Approximately 90% of those who are injured in combat survive. By the nature of blast-related injuries, those with serious injuries are often wounded in more than one place and experience significant pain.

Physical disabilities related to combat can include loss of vision, loss of hearing, decreased physical stamina and mobility issues.

(Quillin, 2008).


Jonathan Wheeler awarded a Purple Heart, May 2009.

Medically Discharged, August 2009.

“Wounded” vs. “Disabled”

“ I served my country as a combat medic in 3 tours to Iraq. It was my job to take care of my injured soldiers… Until the day I was seriously wounded during an bomb explosion.”

“ I want others to understand that I am wounded- not disabled. At ASU, I’m preparing myself for a new career and life after combat. The PRIDE Center and the school help me do that, but I do not accept being labeled disabled.” - Jonathan Wheeler


Your campus can make veterans with these issues more comfortable.


Student-vets must not only adjust to their new role as a college student, they also must still adjust to living with their disabilities. Like these…

• Suffered the loss of both legs needs accessible classrooms & buildings. • Without hands could need a recorder in the classroom.• Have a combination of disabilities, like a lost limb & a traumatic brain injury. • Undergoing physical therapy for the injuries, which could put a strain on the

time they are able to spend in class or studying. • Have frequent medical appointments in disability compensation process.• On pain medication that makes it hard to focus.

Thus, working closely with the disabilities services & health services offices on campus will be crucial to an injured student-veteran’s success.

Accommodating physical disabilities & mental health issues

The Beck PRIDE Center opened in October 2007,

at Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, Arkansas.


BECK PRIDE CENTER

Established with funds donated by the Buddy G. Beck family.


College of Nursing & Health ProfessionsDonald W. Reynolds CenterFor Health Sciences

PRIDE CENTER

“DAY ROOM”

BECK PRIDE CENTER


What the program does is in our name…

PERSONAL

REHABILITATION

INDIVIDUAL

DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION“P.R.I.D.E.”


“To provide combat wounded veterans with resources for personal

rehabilitation, counseling, advocacy, financial assistance, access to the higher education experience and

socialization.”

“To provide first class educational programs and services at Arkansas State University; supporting these individuals to achieve their post

military service goals.”


Our Mission…

• VA – OEF/OIF Transition Assistance Office• VA- Vet Centers• AW2 Program – (Army Wounded Warriors)• VA Voc Rehabilitation• VA CBOC (VA community based outpatient

clinic)• Military Hospitals (WRAMC, BAMC, others)• Arkansas National Guard -NCO’s/Officers,

FAC’s/FRG’s, TAG’s Office• CVSO (county veteran services officer)• Congressional Representatives –Veteran’s

Advisor• Combat Veterans Family Members• Participants• Ministers• County mental health center• Private practice mental health• Media & News programs• ASU – faculty, disability services, student

support services, registrar’s office, others• Arkansas Workforce • And MORE…

“How do injured combat service members get referred to the Beck PRIDECenter for America’s Wounded

Veterans?”


The PRIDE program is designed for U.S. military personnel (active duty or discharged) serving during present day conflicts.

Veterans injured while in combat service

Those in need of rehabilitation, career counseling and educational attainment.

BECK PRIDE CENTER



Eligibility

Physical injuries

Emotional / Mental

Health injuries

Marco Robledo , SPC875th Arkansas Army National Guard

By Fred W. Baker IIIAmerican Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2007


“What is consideredan injury?”

Provide services to supplement (not duplicate) veterans’ eligible government benefits

Fill in service gaps where they exist

BECK PRIDE CENTER


Beck PRIDE Center program services are designed to…


Common Re-IntegrationIssues & Needs of

Wounded Combat Veterans

Physical InjuriesEducationReligious/SpiritualRe-location (moving) issuesLegalSupport GroupsHealth InsuranceSocial connectionsAlcohol/Drug AbusePost Traumatic StressRelationships/Marriage/FamilyEmploymentFinancial

Adjustment CounselingMental HealthSpousal AbuseAnger ManagementGrief & DepressionLeisure “fun” activitiesPurpose/Worth IssuesStress ManagementHealth/Medical/DentalChild CareHome/Vehicle RepairTransportationTime Off Work

Sgt. James Holm & Chris

EDUCATIONASSISTANCE

MENTAL HEALTHCOUNSELING

SOCIALSERVICES &COMMUNITYREFERRALS

MENTORING, SOCIALIZATION& MORE…

CAREER & BUSINESSPLANNING

PERSONALREHABILITATION

SERVICES


•GI Bill Benefits, Scholarships, Grants, Financial Aid Programs•Career Testing & other testing services•Military experience credit •Advising•Priority Registration •Disability Accommodations

• Center based- testing proctors, group & individualized tutoring

• math modification • Night, online & distance-learning

•VA & ASU Work Study•Advocacy & Mentoring•VA Vocational Rehabilitation•Campus Peer/Socialization Opportunities•On/Off Campus Disability Housing & Transportation•And more…


Education Assistance

Sigma Pi Organization National Education Foundation

For eligible Beck PRIDE Center participants & dependents

Scholarship awards based on veteran’s need

> $27,000 awarded since 2008


Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe Scholarship for Wounded Veterans

Mike Beebe, Governor of ArkansasArkansas State University Alumni

Up to $500 per semester

Resource for student-veterans or dependents in a financial “gap” period

For textbooks and related school supplies Program supported by donations from

individual & military service organizations, faith based and community groups


“Boots to Books” Grants

Physical Therapy Speech Language

Therapy Occupational Therapy Medications Assistance

Program Referrals

Nutritional Assessment Rehabilitation Counseling And more…


BECK PRIDE CENTER


Personal RehabilitationServices


SSGT Timothy Norman receives therapy from Becky Keith, PT MSHS. Keith serves on the

Arkansas Traumatic Brain Injury Council.

•The Center offers physical training on campus & flexible scheduling so participants can attend therapy sessions before class, between classes or after classes. •The Beck PRIDE Center has golf carts to help veterans get to/ from class. •For participants with appointments at the VA hospital, (65 miles away) the Center can provide gas cards.

• Vet Center Services on ASU Campus (Partnership with the VA-Vet Center)

• VA , TRICARE, Community Mental Health Center & Substance Abuse Provider Referrals

• Referrals/Payment for Private Counseling

• Payment for Parent, Spouse & Children’s outpatient counseling

• Veteran’s Support Group & Spouse’s Support Group

• Psychoeducation groups & Resources• PTSD, Anger Management, Marriage,

Grief Groups & more…• State / National Mental Health

Resources locator• Provider training/CEU’s


Mental Health Resources

Harvey Reed, LMSW (VA Vet Center)

•Veteran’s Benefits & Service Organizations•Employment Services•Financial Services•Public Assistance•Court Advocacy •Dependent Care•Opportunities for Socialization •Peer Support•Other Community Based Social Services


Community Resources Information/ Referrals

Employment & Small Business Development Center Partnership (SBDTC/Small Business Administration)

Veteran-entrepreneur education/training courses“Patriot Express” loan program assistanceBusiness development & case manager/mentoring Marketing, financing, and operations guidanceLocator – U.S. Government veteran-preference business opportunitiesAnd more…


Doug Strickland, Support Specialist

Injured Combat Veteran(& Dependents)

Social Services & Public

Assistance

LegalMedicalMentoring

& SocializationFinancial

MentalHealth

EducationVeteransBenefits

Veteran Orgs

EmploymentRehabilitativeServices


Referral / Resource Structure

Veterans Services

LegalMedical /

Mental HealthFinancial Education

ServiceOrgs

VA HOSPITAL

VA SPECIALTYCLINICS

VA CLINICLOCAL (CBOC)

VA VET CENTER

VA OEF/OIF TRANSITIONASSISTANCE

COUNTY VETSVC OFFICE

DEPT. VET AFFAIRS

VETERANSVOC-REHAB

AWP Rep

MILITARY ONESOURCE

TRICARE

ARNG Education OfficeSOCOther National l Orgs.

HousingCampusHUDIndividuals

ChildrenDay CareHead StartPublic School

Dept. HumanServicesAR KidsFood stampsWIC

Operation Military Kids

MedicalJonesboro Church Health CenterWhite River Medical ASU Student Health ServicesAHEC

DentalLepanto ClinicUT Med School

PharmaciesLee’sNEA Clinic Charitable FoundationSRMC Foundation

Phy. TherapyASU Physical TherapyHealth South RehabilitationCommunication DisordersASU Communication DisordersProsthetics Mental HealthVACommunity Mental HealthCommunity Providers

Substance AbuseCRDCJohn 3:16

DisabilityVA DisabilitySSDI

CreditConsumer creditCounseling

EmergencyAssistanceMilitaryGrants/FundsGas CardsFood pantryUtility Asst. Tax/CPAsH&R Block

BanksLocal BanksUSAACredit UnionAR Capital Corp.

Home Buying

MISCUnited WayAgenciesChurches

Pre-EnrollmentStudent Support Svcs1st Year ProgramsVA Upward BoundGED AssistanceValley View GEDTesting centerLiteracy Council

AdmissionsRegistrationGI Bill VA Voc RehabAR Voc RehabDisability ServicesHousing VA Work Study

Financial AidVet Financial aid representativeScholarships /GrantsGuard TA/TIPAdvisingPriority RegistrationCourseSubstitutionTutorsAdvocacyMentors Remediation

SVA / ARSVO

Social &Leisure

Veteran Orgs.VSODAVAm. Leg. MOAAVFWCCVMFMOPHOthers…

ChurchesCivic Groups United WayRotary ClubLion’s Club

Professional GroupsNEA Dental Assoc.

Employment

EmploymentASU Career Svc. & Planning Ctr.

Vets- Arkansas Workforce Center

ESGR

Personnel & TempAgencies

VA Voc Rehab(VR&E)

Jobs Central:“Vet Central”

Chamber’sJobs web site/Industry Rel.

BusinessAssistanceSBA/SBDTC

Family

DivorceChild CustodyBankruptcyCivil CourtTraffic CourtVeterans CourtEstate PlanWills

Bail-Bond

EnforcementJudge ProsecutorPoliceProbation

StudentGroupsARSVOFraternitiesSport eventsPicnics Gyms

ProjectHealing Waters

ServiceProjectsPajama DriveToys 4 Tots

Mentors/Volunteers

BPC Nat’l Adv. CouncilParticipantsFaculty-VetsASU student groupsDepartmental ClubsIndividuals Student GroupsCommunity

Assess veterans’ needsScreen for gaps/voidsResearch resources (local/regional/state/national)

Provide referralsCoordinate referrals to reduce duplication, supplement existing benefits & maximize efficiency. Advocate & Mentor Liaison between the veteran & university & other organizations providing assistance/or services. Monitor participant progress & program effectiveness

Provide “One-Stop” services for injured combat veteran and/or family member(s). The program uses a multi-disciplinary team approach…

Staff Role


Multidisciplinary Planning Team

Social WorkDr. Rebecca Edwards

NursingDr. Renee Miller

Communication DisordersDr. Richard Neeley, SOP, SLP

VA Vet Center MentalHealth Services

Harvey Reed, LMSW

Beck PRIDE CenterProfessional Staff

Susan TonymonKelly McCoy

Doug Strickland (P/T)Dr. Dennis White (P/T)

Physical Rehabilitative

ServicesBecky Keith, PT MHSH


IV. CompletionGraduation &

Transition

III.

Educational, Physical, Emotional & Social

Development

II.

Enrollment, Admission, Advocacy & Accommodation

I.

Pre-enrollmentAssessment , Rehabilitation &

Reintegration


ParticipantProgress

Model

•Veterans’ Benefits•Veteran Service Organizations•Disability assistance •Social Security•Specialized Rehabilitation Programs•Public assistance programs•Military assistance programs•Employment assistance programs •Transitional Housing Assistance•Legal/Court Advocacy•Social & Leisure programs•And more…

PRIDE Center Enrollment• Verifications: DD214 (military combat

service)and injury/disability and program eligibility

Preparation for Higher Education Begins…• Assessment of educational attainment &

education/career goals

• Physical Therapy• Speech/Hearing

Therapy• Occupational Therapy• Mental Health

Counseling• Rehabilitation

Counseling• Support Group• Substance Abuse

Treatment referrals• Medication Assistance• Prosthetics/orthotics• Medical referrals• Other specialized

rehabilitation

I. Pre-enrollment Assessment Rehabilitation and Reintegration

IntakeAssessment

Social Services

Personal Rehabilitatio

nServices

•Placement (Evaluation for Remediation/accommodation)•ACT & COMPASS Testing/Evaluation•Un-decided Major(s): General Education schedule (Helpful for combat veterans with no college- 1st semester)•Military Training/Course credit

• ASU Veterans’ financial aid officer

• VA Voc-Rehabilitation• ASU Veterans Registrar• GI Bill programs• State Voc-Rehab Services• National Guard/Reserve

Tuition Assistance Program

• Sigma Pi/Governor Mike Beebe Wounded Veterans’ Scholarship

• Other Scholarships

Phase II. Enrollment, Admission

Advocacy and Accommodation

Disability Housing Accommodations• On Campus • Off campus

• Career Testing • Advising• Work study & part time jobs• Resume assistance

Advising

Career

Services

Housing

Financial

EducationIssue

s

Beck PRIDE Center Services•Priority Registration Assistance•Course Substitution (Math)•Remediation•Tutoring services•“Boots to Books”•Proctor/Exam Testing•Liaison and Advocacy services•Peer Mentors•Individual Employment Planning•Training/Classroom adaptive equipment•“Combat to College” orientation

•“(R&R) Rest and Relaxation” Mid-week check-ins• Vet Center Combat Vet support group, weekly•“Conquer College” workshops•Social Work services•Business/career development services•Socials •Cultural enrichment•Family support services• Family social events•“Fitness Challenge” wellness programs•Community service projects•Awards Banquet

BECK PRIDE CENTER STAFF CONNECTS STUDENT-VETERANS WITH ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS / SUPPORT SERVICES• Disability Services evaluation and plan• 1st Year Programs enrollment• Student Support Services• Non-traditional Student Services• Arkansas Student Veteran Organization• Other campus organizations & community

groups

PHASE III.Educational, Physical, Emotional

and Social Development

Integrating with

CampusConnection

s

Beck PRIDE Center

Services

•Rehabilitation support•Educational supportAnd… Additional Services and Opportunities•Socialization opportunities• Career/Employment Planning• Small Business Development & Technical Center Veteran’s liaison/mentor•Liaison with military & civilian employment organizations/services•Vocational & career development services•And more…

Beck PRIDE Center Services are delivered throughout

the veteran’s higher education experience…

PHASE IV. Completion

Graduation and Transition

TransitionPlanning

<Intensity of Service Utilization

Community

Integration


At a Glance…

82 Beck PRIDE PARTICIPANTS (As of January 2010)

51ASU Student-veterans

(48 male / 3 female)

31 Non-Students (30 male/1 female)

21-25 yrs25%

26-29 yrs32%

30-34 yrs15%

35-39 yrs12%

40 yrs or

more15%

PRIDE Participants Age Range

10,800 Spring 2010 Enrollment ASU Jonesboro campus

Student-Veterans Using Military Benefits312 GI Bill 59 V.A Voc-Rehab


• Average 24-28 years of age• Likely to be married, or recently

divorced w/ children

2009 “NEWMANS’ OWN”

Recipient


FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF

LIFE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

2008

American Council on Education (ACE) &

Wal-Mart Foundation $100,000 award recipient

2008“Above & Beyond Award”Employer Support of the

Guard & Reserve(U.S. Department of Defense)

http://www.newmansown.com/

http://www.militarycity.com/

http://www.acenet.edu/

http://walmartstores.com/

• Grants/Gifts• The Buddy G. Beck Family Foundation• Wal-Mart Foundation• Disabled American Veterans Trust (DAV)• Fisher House Foundation/Newman’s Own, Inc.• Individual/Private donors

• Federal Funding• 2010 Congressional Appropriation/Dept. of Defense

• In-kind Services• Arkansas State University• Community Mental Health Center• Community & Faith Based Organizations

• Veterans Services Organizations• Veterans of Foreign Wars• Military Officers Association of America

• Scholarship Program Fund• Sigma Pi Fraternity National Education Foundation

Financial Support


"... to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.

To do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace, among ourselves and with all nations."

- Abraham Lincoln

REMEMBER THE FALLEN



ContributionsDonations to the Beck PRIDE Center For America's Wounded Veterans are greatly

appreciated. Your generous, tax deductible donation enables us to help combat-injured service members, assist their families and help fill military benefit service gaps where they exist. As the number of wounded steadily increases, so do the needs of these

brave individuals. All donors will receive acknowledgement appropriate for tax purposes.

Mailing AddressBeck PRIDE Center For America's Wounded Veterans

Attn: Susan Tonymon, DirectorP.O. Box 910

State University, AR 72467Online Giving

The Center is a non-profit program within the Arkansas State University College of Nursing and Health Professions. Donate online at: http://support.astate.edu/OnlineGiving.htm

Please designate: Beck PRIDE Veterans program Category: ASU College of Nursing and Health Professions

http://support.astate.edu/OnlineGiving.htm

31,483 U.S. Troops Wounded in - through August 31, 200920% of which are serious brain or spinal injuries. (Total excludes psychological injuries.)

(US Dept/Defense & Brookings Institute)

Combat troops exposed to bomb blasts, may suffer at least mild TBI: 11-28%

OEF/OIF troops diagnosed with mild/moderate/severe TBI at Walter Reed: 30%

Portion of total OIF bomb blast victims with TBI: 60%1, 882 OIF cases treated

$35 billion Projected lifetime TBI treatment costs

Traumatic Brain Injury


http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-03-07-brain-injuries_N.htm

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-03-07-brain-injuries_N.htm

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/18/AR2007021801335_pf.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/12/us/12trauma.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

http://www2.gsb.columbia.edu/faculty/jstiglitz/download/2006_Cost_of_War_in_Iraq_NBER.pdf

Combat Stress

The average warrior in Iraq spends 220 days a year in combat, more than those in either the Vietnam War or World War II.

As of February 2007, 20,000 military personnel deployed up to five times in support of the war effort, (American Counseling Association 2008.)

Another 70,000 have gone at least three times, while 1.5 million have deployed once.

An Army report released March 2008, showed more than 27 percent of troops on their third or fourth combat tour suffered anxiety, depression, post-combat stress and other problems. The rate was more than double the 12 percent who reported such

problems on a first combat tour.


Facts About Veterans in Arkansas…

• >13,000 Arkansas National Guard/Reserve members have served in combat during OEF/OIF conflicts.

• 260,000 veterans in Arkansas

• > $1.4 billion spent annually by the Veterans Administration (VA) on 263,000 Arkansas veterans.

• > 50,136 veterans /survivors receive disability compensation,

dependency /indemnity compensation or pension payments.

• > 5,580 veterans, reservists or survivors received VA education benefits through the GI Bill


OEF/OIF Military Deployment: Northeast Arkansas - 1037th Army Reserve/National Guard unit• 207 Are deployed to Afghanistan (as of January 2010)

• 2nd & 3rd deployments for most soldiers Returning Troops: • >920 National Guard/Reserve combat veterans from northeast Arkansas since October 2007.• > 2957 Veterans registered to Jonesboro’s VA outpatient clinic (CBOC) (all service branches/including previous conflicts)

Northeast Arkansas Veterans…


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